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Porto vs Athens

Athens runs about 9% cheaper than Porto for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 51.
Porto
$1,925/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,744/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Porto monthly
$1,925
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,744
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Athens relative to Porto
Rent gap
$300
Porto costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PortoAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Porto $1,050, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Porto $459, Athens $520. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Transport
    Transport: Porto $85, Athens $95. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Porto $129, Athens $163. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Porto $28, Athens $28. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Porto $109, Athens $114. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Other
    Other: Porto $65, Athens $74. Cheaper in Porto.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricPortoAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost1,925 USD1,744 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3027✓
Housing1,050 USD750 USD✓
Utilities129 USD✓163 USD
Food459 USD✓520 USD
Transport85 USD✓95 USD
Healthcare28 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle109 USD✓114 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.3%✓48.8%
Left over each month2,636 USD✓2,523 USD
Average local net salary1,350 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓66/100
Healthcare72/10072/100
Air quality78/100✓52/100
Public transport72/10072/100
Walkability84/100✓80/100
English proficiency74/100✓64/100
Nightlife78/10088/100✓
Family friendliness78/100✓72/100
Median broadband175 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓19°C
Summer high26°C✓33°C
Winter low5°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall1200 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓30 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 9% cheaper than Porto for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Porto or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 9% cheaper than Porto for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Porto?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Porto and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Porto or Athens?

Porto scores 80/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. Porto averages 15°C against 19°C in Athens.